Detail 01
Active circuit
Needs a 9V battery and a stereo output jack to switch the circuit on and off when you unplug.
Product detailSKU #1309565842104
Seymour DuncanZS-1n Zephyr Silver Neck Humbucker Pickup Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An active neck-position humbucker from Seymour Duncan's Zephyr line, in black. A pickup swap for players chasing a clean, high-output neck voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a muddy stock neck humbucker in a solidbody
- Players who already run active pickups and want a neck upgrade
- Building out a guitar where noise-free clean tone matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want passive pickup dynamics and volume-knob cleanup
- Anyone unwilling to route a battery cavity or add a battery box
- Guitars with a single-coil-sized neck route
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Neck position
Wound and voiced for the neck slot; putting it at the bridge will sound thick and undefined.
Detail 03
Humbucker format
Two coils cancel hum, so it stays quiet under stage lighting and near computer screens.
Detail 04
Black cover
Matches black hardware; a covered bucker reads slightly smoother on top end than an open coil.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Battery, battery box, stereo jack and pots are separate purchases if the guitar is passive
- 02Active pickups will not mix well with passive ones in the same guitar
- 03Soldering or a tech is required; this is not a drop-in for most guitars
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this need a battery?
Yes. Active pickups require a 9V battery and a stereo output jack, which grounds the circuit only when a cable is plugged in.
02Can I pair it with a passive bridge pickup?
Not cleanly. Output levels and pot values differ, so you get a big volume mismatch. Run actives in both positions or neither.
03Will it fit my guitar?
It needs a standard humbucker route in the neck position, plus room for a battery. Measure your cavity and check for a battery compartment.
04Can I install this myself?
Only if you are comfortable soldering and wiring a stereo jack. Otherwise a tech handles it in under an hour.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
